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With a face like the full moon, this beautiful mask depicts an Akuaba, an Akan word for the child of Akua, a girl born on Wednesday. The term also signifies a doll. Walter Kuma carves the symmetrical features, bright eyes and full lips. "I want people to believe in whatever they do and hope for success in the future," he says.

Meet the Artist

West Africa

"Africans adore carving, because it is filled with historic and spiritual significance."

"My name is Walter Kuma, and I was born in Ghana on October 22, 1981. I got interested in Ghanaian and African carvings when I was a child, because they have been an important art form for many generations. Africans adore carving, because it is filled with historic and spiritual significance. So when I finished middle school I chose to learn the trade, and I was apprenticed to Mr. Kofi Adjei.

"Now I have my own workshop, where I design and carve the things I like. I also have three young apprentices learning the trade. I carve different masks that represent the value of the family, unity and our ancestors. African masks have a strong social, ethnic, historic and symbolic meaning. I have not attended any exhibitions personally, but the people that have bought my work have exhibited in their galleries or take them to different African-theme exhibitions."

Hi Walter, I purchased the mask you created titled ""Without Fear"". It is not only a powerful expression of courage, for me it serves as a powerful expression/reminder of the need to re-claim our own sense of soul. It is incredibly beautiful. The detail that identifies its uniqueness is impressive beyond belief. You are an amazing artist. I look forward to purchasing many more items from you. warmest aloha, Barbara